DISTRICT: PAURI GARHWAL

DISTRICT: PAURI GARHWAL

Paithani Temple - Photographs - J.P.Panwar

The Land of Pauri Garhwal is blessed with splendid view of snow-bound peaks of Himalayas, scenic valleys & surroundings, meandering rivers, dense forests and hospitable people with a rich culture. Diverse in topography, the district of Pauri Garhwal varies from the foothills of the ‗Bhabar‘ areas of Kotdwara to the soul-lifting meadows of Dhudatoli, sprawling at an altitude of 3,000 meters, which remains snow-bound during the winter months. This district is ringed by the districts of Chamoli, Rudraprayag & Tehri Garhwal in north, Bijnor & Udham Singh Nagar in south, Almora & Nainital in east, and Dehradun & Haridwar in west. Pauri is the administrative centre for the whole of Pauri Garhwal region.

Accessibility conditions are good with rail-head at each entry points like Kotdwar, Rishikesh, and Haridwar & Ramnagar. The road distance to Pauri is about 113 km from the nearest rail-head of Rishikesh. The Tehri-Moradabad State Highway connects the major destinations of Pauri district like Kotdwar, Lansdowne, Pauri, Srinagar etc. Regular buses, taxis, car rentals run from these places to all parts of the districts and adjoining areas. Scheduled Roadways, and other private buses are available from here. A newly constructed bridge at Devprayag over the confluence of river Alaknanda and Bhagirathi had cut short the accessibility of Pauri via Rishikesh by 18 km.

List of Cluster and Corresponding Villages in Pauri District

S.N.	Cluster	Name of Village	Block	Number of Households	Total Population
1	Khirsu	Khirsu	Khirsu	283	1052
2		Ufalda	Pauri	471	2141
3		Kothar	Yamkeshwar	41	202
4		Mawakot	Duggada	284	1294
5		Kalalghati	Duggada	NA	NA
6		Karnwashram	Duggada	NA	NA